This recipe for slow cooker ginger pork is a flavorful and tender meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering. The pork is marinated in a ginger and soy sauce mixture before being cooked low and slow in a crockpot. The result is juicy and succulent pork that is infused with the aromatic flavors of ginger. Serve this dish with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons grated ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Directions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil.
- Place the pork shoulder chunks in the slow cooker and pour the marinade over it. Mix well to coat the pork evenly.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 4-6 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Set aside.
- Pour the liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and pour the thickened sauce over it. Mix well to evenly coat the pork.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for an additional 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the slow cooker ginger pork with steamed rice and vegetables. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Ginger has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties.
Pork shoulder is a flavorful cut of meat that becomes incredibly tender when slow-cooked.
Slow cooking allows the flavors of the marinade to fully penetrate the pork, resulting in a deliciously flavored dish.